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A flu shot will prevent the type of influenza virus or viruses that have been used to make the vaccine. A,nd it may sometimes protect against a different, but very similar, strain.

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Flu shots are given to prevent influenza virus infections such as Swine Flu and the various seasonal flu strains. In the UK, they are called Flu Jabs. They are also called flu vaccinations.

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